Position Title:
Associate Producer-Indigenous Pathways Program, Saskatchewan (English Services) (On-Site
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
2026-08-06 11:59 PM
Indigenous Pathways Program
From sun-drenched skies and northern lights to over 100,000 pristine lakes, Saskatchewan is the ultimate haven for a peaceful, community-driven life in the heart of Canada’s prairies.
The Indigenous Pathways Program is a 9-month, paid, full-time career launchpad designed to empower First Nations, Inuit, and Métis storytellers. From October 2026 to June 2027, you will gain specialized training in multimedia journalism—covering everything from ethics to story development—alongside immersive, hands-on work experience and dedicated career mentorship. We prioritize your unique voice and perspective, so no prior journalism education or experience is required.
Over nine months, you will engage in a guided professional journey designed to accelerate your growth as a journalist:
October | Foundations: Immerse yourself in CBC culture, connect with your cohort, and learn the landscape of the national broadcaster.
November–December | Skill Building: Participate in intensive training to sharpen your craft, identify core strengths, and build your personalized development roadmap.
January–June | Newsroom Placement: Step into the field and gain real-world experience, producing impactful stories directly within a fast-paced CBC newsroom.
March–June | Cultivate your craft : Integrate your learnings to refine your professional vision, showcase your unique voice, and explore long-term career opportunities at CBC.
This position can be based in either Regina or Saskatoon.This role requires full time on site presence.
The Indigenous Pathways program provides comprehensive journalism training, career development support, and immersive work experience.
CBC Indigenous Pathways is for you if:
You are ready to launch your career as a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis journalist.
You possess a drive for multimedia storytelling across audio, video, and text.
You are deeply connected to your community and eager to amplify its stories.
You want to immerse yourself in a fast-paced newsroom to gain practical, high-impact experience.
In this program, participants will:
Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism
Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, images and sound
Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives
Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous CBC colleagues
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
First Nations, Inuk or Métis with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community
Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC
Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas
A collaborative and principled storyteller with strong critical thinking skills.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter that tells us your story. In your letter, please address: Why do you want to work with CBC? Why is the Indigenous Pathways Program the right fit for you? What draws you to a career in media? We also invite you to share any hobbies, interests, or cultural celebrations that shape who you are.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
2440 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3Z4
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
